Where gear teeth mesh, where shafts rotate in housings and where bearing rolling elements ride on raceways, it’s possible to reduce friction and extend equipment life through enhanced surface finishes and special coatings.
The life and performance of basic mechanical components -- shafts, gears, bearings, springs and other parts -- are largely determined by the part's geometry and metallurgy.

Through tight control of the steel chemistry and near-elimination of unwanted gases and non-metallic impurities, Timken provides clean, air-melt steel that is able to meet the toughest performance requirements.
Timken converts the bars or tubes into rough or semi-finished parts that eliminate production operations for our customers and provide precision deep hole boring and finishing products and services.